Republic of the Philippines

Province of Ilocos Norte

Municipality of Vintar

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2019 –

ORGANIZING AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BARANGAY DENGUE AND OTHER

TROPICAL DISEASE COUNCIL/BRIGADE OF BARANGAY ,
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE.

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State, the Province of Ilocos Norte, Municipality of
Vintar and Barangay of to adopt an integrated and
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make
essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at affordable
cost;

WHEREAS, the Department of Health (DOH) is the agency of the government that
is mandated to provide national policy direction and develop national plans, technical
standards and guidelines on health and provide special or tertiary health care services
and technical assistance to other health providers specially to Local Government Units
(LGU);

WHEREAS, importance shall be given to the role of health in both local and
national affairs, the people’s right to health being constitutionally recognized;

WHEREAS, to improve and modernize the medical services and promote

awareness of the health programs of the Barangay , Vintar,
Ilocos Norte;

WHEREAS, to monitor and prevent the yearly outbreak of dengue virus, tropical
diseases through the establishment of a Barangay Dengue and other Tropical Disease
Council in the Barangay , Vintar, Ilocos Norte;

“WHEREAS, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019 – 130 duly signed by the DILG
Secretary Eduardo M. Año dated August 9, 2019 directs all local government units,
especially the barangay Council to activate the Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue
(ABKD) per DILG MC NO 2012-16 date January 30, 2012;

WHEREAS, in 2011, the Department of Health issue DOH Memorandum No. 2011-
0235 for the nationwide implementation of Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD);

WHEREAS, there is hereby created the BARANGAY DENGUE AND OTHER

TROPICAL DISEASE COUNCIL (BDTC) for the purpose of monitoring and overseeing the
implementation of Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD);

“NOW, THERFORE, I, , Punong Barangay of

Barangay , Vintar, Ilocos Norte, by virtue of the powers
vested in me by law, do hereby order:

Section 1: Composition of the Barangay Dengue and other Tropical Disease

Council (SMDTC). The SMDTC shall composed of the following:

Chairman:
Punong Barangay
Vice-Chairman:
Chairman Comm. On Heath
Members:
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 Barangay Midwife
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
Barangay Kagawad
SK Chairman
Barangay Treasurer
Barangay Secretary
Barangay Nutrition Scholar
School Principal
BCFW President
KALIPI President
RIC President
SWC President
WID President

Barangay Health Worker:

Barangay Tanod:
Chief Tanod

SECTION 2: Powers and Functions of the Dengue and other Tropical Disease
Council. The primary function of the BDTC shall be to establish programs and policies on
the prevention and control of dengue and the control of other tropical diseases in the
Barangay of Sta. Maria. It shall have the following powers and functions, to wit

a.) To have a simultaneous Barangay wide clean-up drive every second and last
Saturday of the month enjoining participation of all members of SMDTC and
other concerned agencies and stakeholders;

b.) To campaign for and ensure the activation of the SMDTC and the Barangay
Aksyon Kontra Dengue (ABKD);

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c.) To support the planning, implementation and monitoring of other tropical
disease control programs that are already existing or implemented by both
the local and national government;

d.) To conduct constant educational and informational campaign on the

prevention and control of dengue and other tropical diseases with emphasis
on the 4S’s in preventing the outbreak of dengue.

1) Search and Destroy

2) Self-protection
3) Seek early treatment
4) Say “NO” to indiscriminate fogging

e.) To encourage an Aedes-free environment through the following;

i. To encourage all residents in the barangay to observe proper disposal of

garbage;
ii. Encourage residents to observe the absence of stagnant water;
iii. Encourage residents to observe the 4’ o clock daily habit of cleaning the
surroundings;
iv. Requiring all vulcanizing and battery repair shops as well as other similar
business establishments that store stagnant water to cover these
containers to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in these areas;
v. Requiring owners of vacant lots to keep their properties free of breeding
grounds for Aedes;
vi. Ensure that Barangay Officials are responsible for maintaining the
cleanliness in their respective sectoral areas;
vii. Ensure that Barangay Officials are responsible for ensuring that canals are
free of stagnant water;
viii. Ensure that schools are certified by the sanitary inspector to be free of
Aedes breeding sites.

f.) To regularly inspect all inhabited places in the barangay unit, to include
residential houses, commercial establishments, schools, offices, churches and
other buildings for any item or items that could serve as a breeding place for
mosquitoes;

g.) To Discourage keeping item or items concerned like old tires and batteries,
steel or plastic drums, pails, empty bottles and jars, water tanks , or any scrap
material that contain water;

h.) To discourage schools and teachers from keeping flower vases, aquariums
and fishponds that may contain stagnant water in the school premises and
classrooms;

i.) to encourage all residents in the barangay to observe cleanliness and proper
hygiene, like proper disposal of garbage and to see to it that no stagnant
water is stored or kept in the vicinity;

j.) To strictly observe the 4’o clock daily habit of cleaning the surroundings and
require all elementary and high schools and barangay officials and health
workers to participate;

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 k.) To monitor all residents in the Barangay to be alert for any signs of dengue
and other tropical diseases as defined by Department of Health thru our
Municipal Health Office;

l.) To promulgate other measures that could contribute to the prevention of

outbreak of dengue and other tropical diseases;

m.) To request for appropriation of funds from the Sangguniang

Bayan/Sangguniang Barangay should the need arise.

Section 3: Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

Done this th day of , 2019 at Sangguniang Barangay

Session Hall, Barangay , Vintar, Ilocos Norte.

Punong Barangay/ Presiding

Officer

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